Processor N50 vs Ryzen 7 5800X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 5800X
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
17.52
+907%
Processor N50
2023
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
1.74

Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms Processor N50 by a whopping 907% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 5800X and Processor N50 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3612038
Place by popularity49not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation24.47no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Power efficiency15.7827.43
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date5 November 2020 (4 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$449no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 5800X and Processor N50 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads162
Base clock speed3.8 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache32 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm
Die size2 x 80.7 sq. mm; I/O = 125 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 5800X and Processor N50 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM4Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Processor N50. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 7 5800X and Processor N50 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Processor N50 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Processor N50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) ( - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Processor N50.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 7 5800X 17.52
+907%
Processor N50 1.74

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 7 5800X 10724
+701%
Processor N50 1339

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.52 1.74
Recency 5 November 2020 3 January 2023
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 16 2
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 6 Watt

Ryzen 7 5800X has a 906.9% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

Processor N50, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 1650% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N50 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 5800X is a desktop processor while Processor N50 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 5800X and Processor N50, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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